- If you are considering buying a new topquilt on the Enlightened Equipment/Massdrop drop, make sure you are aware that they are being made in China . Here is a quote from Danny Milks, a Massdrop rep. "Hmm, Perhaps I didn't clear *everything* up. So, EE makes the bulk of their products completely in...

Toyota makes a diesel overseas but not here in the US. The Hilux is their overseas small truck model and it is AWESOME. You see em all over the sandbox and those things are incredible. I think GM offers a small diesel in their GMC Canyon, might want to check this out. If you are a USAA member check ...

I love my Expedition. I loved my 2011 Tundra. For a smaller truck, the Toyota Tacoma is bombproof, and Toyotas have excellent resale. I walked out the door on my Tundra for about 25K (military appreciation deal and hella rebates for a V8 crewmax SR5 tundra) and sold it for $20k 6yrs and 75k miles la...

The following is an excerpt of a blog article. Read Full Article Water Treatment for Hikers, Vol. 2 – Water Treatment Methods When I was a kid, I ran all over the mountains and foothills of the Mid-Atlantic drinking water out of streams and other running bodies of water. When I got in the mil...

The following is an excerpt of a blog article. Read Full Article Water Treatment for Hikers, Vol. 1 – Why we treat our water One of the most important resources for a hiker is water. Without proper hydration, any hike you have planned is pretty much doomed. Without clean water, any eff...